Ed G. Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Globally, one of 14 WACKER ACADEMY Heads. Oversee the Academy for the North and Central America (NCA) region. The WACKER ACADEMY is customer focused. It is a place where customers:- Meet and share experiences with experts.- Receive virtual and/or in-person product training (theory and application) that is tailored to their needs.- Leverage 400+ WACKER experts.- Shape their own learning progress with the WACKER ACADEMY Learning digital platform.Other responsibilities include:Developing and delivering programs aimed at improving leadership competencies. Educating new employees about WACKER’s divisions and products.If you would like to learn more about the WACKER ACADEMY and how it can benefit your organization, please contact me at: edward.grabowski@WACKER.com

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Direct Reports: 4 Training SpecialistsContract was not renewed by USAID. It was given to another vendor. Contracted to USAID to lead the development and implementation of virtual instructor-led and self-paced video training solutions specific to USAID’s global Development Information System (DIS). Coached Training Specialists in the U.S. and Spain to improve their facilitation and training development and delivery skills. Collaborated with DevOps team and client to gather requirements for training.Key Accomplishments:• Developed and implemented a trainer performance evaluation process and a recorded eLearning video evaluation process. RESULTS: Improvements made to training materials.• Created a comprehensive report that contains recommendations including best practices to improve the training function. Areas covered: Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (levels 1-3).

Southfield, Mi

Direct Reports: 6 consultants/trainers (managed up to 15 consultants/trainers)Re-joined LHH to lead a team across 3 offices. Managed staffing levels based on clients' needs (recruit and hire). Project managed large delivery initiatives. Provided consulting/coaching services to executive-level clients. Developed and delivered client-facing presentations and training programs. Achieved an average client satisfaction score of 4.7/5.0 (rolling year: 11/17/20 – 11/17/21).Key Accomplishments:• Engagement - Led a team of 6 colleagues to determine how to improve how we recognize employees. RESULTS: On time development and implementation of a monthly regional recognition initiative, in use since 2018.• Training Administration - Created and managed training schedules that included live instructor-led and virtual training sessions.• Project Management - Client: major automotive OEM. 3,000+ impacted employees. Championed project tracking tool that included an action log, responsibilities matrix, timeline, onboarding checklist and delivery plan, which was implemented by colleagues across the region. Sourced, hired, onboarded and provided ongoing training to 15 consultants/trainers.• Strategy Development and Execution - Created and implemented a training strategy that enabled the business to provide 12 weekly training programs for a target audience of over 2,000 users. Created and implemented the training schedule and acquired additional space for programs. Conducted train-the-trainer sessions to prepare the trainers. Utilized adult learning theory principles to provide coaching to trainers to improve their facilitation skills.• Created a comprehensive consultant onboarding process. Parts of the process were integrated into the national-level roadmap that is currently in use.• Co-developed and implemented the MS Teams-based Midwest Region Consultant Resource Library. Created the structure that includes candidate-facing and consultant-facing resources.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Responsible for implementing various corporate leadership development programs in the NAFTA region. Core team member of a global employee survey project team. Facilitated the following workshops: Coaching for Peak Performance, Situational Leadership, Leading at the Speed of Trust, and Presentation Skills.Key Accomplishments:• Facilitated a Leadership Development program and the NAFTA Mentoring Program. RESULTS: Received an average of 4.7 out of 5 on program evaluations.• Project Management – Successfully managed, executed and acted as the master of ceremonies for numerous 2-day North American Corporate Entry Conference events. Purpose: to acclimate new employees (audience: 80-100) to the organization’s culture, divisions, and products. Created agenda, group activities, collaborated with executive-level SMEs and managed vendor activities.• Led the assessment center process, which is designed to assess managers’ readiness for the executive level. Partnered with the executive assessor team to identify participants’ development opportunities. Led assessment center debrief sessions.• Requested to facilitate MBTI teambuilding workshops for various departments. RESULTS: Received an average of 4.6 out of 5 on evaluations. Developed a custom 2-day MBTI workshop for new supervisors at a tire plant.

Farmington Hills, Mi

Promoted from Training Manager, General Motors OnStar. Responsible for all talent management initiatives in North America covering 21 sites. Talent management initiatives included: Succession planning, executive coaching, a multi-level leadership development program, and high-potential identification and development.Key Accomplishments:• Developed and implemented an action plan to increase site participation in a leadership development program. Conducted monthly update meetings with site Directors and Vice Presidents. RESULTS: Improved participation by 100% within 4 months across North America.• Developed and delivered a multi-part leadership development program, which is based on Disney's leadership excellence model. Program was rolled out to 15+ sites in North America. RESULTS: Received a 4.9/5.0 average on evaluations.

Warren, Mi

Direct Reports: Manager, Coordinator, 12 TrainersResponsible for overseeing the needs assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation phases relevant to Minacs' technical and soft skills training programs. Ensured 55+ leaders and 600+ non-leaders received timely and effective training. Responsible for co-developing and implementing a corporate-wide leadership development program as well as facilitating various leadership courses. Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt selected to lead a Green Belt project.• Led the development and implementation of a graduation rate action plan for a line of business. Partnered with key stakeholders (human resources, operations, quality and GM OnStar) to identify needs and develop action steps. RESULTS: Major cost savings realized by increasing graduation rate by 35%.• Co-developed and implemented a leadership development program, which included: mentoring, experience-based projects, instructor-led and self-paced courses, weekly Leader Talk articles, and job shadowing.• Learning and Development Needs Assessment - Utilized the Six Sigma DMAIC process, facilitated focus group sessions, observed technical advisors, and interviewed stakeholders. Led the creation and implementation of in-person and hands-on simulator training. RESULTS: Reduction in after call work by 20%.

Promoted from Consultant role. Coached over 600 management, executive, and non-management-level clients from various industries. The typical duration of each client's program was 6 months. RESULTS: Average customer service/quality score: 9.0/10.Developed and was the sole facilitator for the following workshops: Advanced LinkedIn for Job Seekers and the Federal Jobs Workshop. Also, facilitated workshops relating to: effective networking, branding, how to leverage recruiters and the Internet, and entrepreneurship. RESULTS: Consistently received an average of 4.5 out 5 on workshop evaluations.

Direct Reports: Product Manager, Training Coordinator, 3 TrainersPromoted from Technical Trainer positionManaged a 10,000 sq. ft. training center, a training lab in Canada, and a budget of $1.2M. Partnered with management team and sales to determine customer training needs and led the development of programs for clients across North America. Partnered with sales to scope projects and supported sales as a SME during customer meetings. Created and managed training schedules that included live instructor-led training sessions.Key Accomplishments:• Utilized the ADDIE instructional lifecycle model to lead the development of a national training program for an $18 Billion client company. Facilitated cross-functional meetings. Updated project timelines, ensured client’s needs were met and quality of program was maintained. RESULTS: Launched program within budget and on-time.• Selected, for two consecutive years, to develop and deliver sales training to the entire North American sales team. RESULTS: Rated as the #1 facilitator out of 15.• As a Technical Trainer: Developed and facilitated training programs relating to: human machine interface (HMI) advanced skills, robot programming (robotics), safety, statistics for process control (SPC), plastics processing, machine operation (metric tonnage: 120 – 8,000) and Windows-based controls to over 1,000 people. RESULTS: Received the highest marks on evaluations.

Bachelors, Human Resources, Training And Development

Graduated Cum Laude

Certification, Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (Mbti) Practioner

Certificate Of Completion, Leadership Excellence

Completed Disney's Leadership Excellence course in Orlando, FL

Certified Facilitator, 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Managers

Certification, Ctt+ (Certified Technical Trainer)

Certification, Master Molder I